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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.13, 560.12 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.13, 560.12 and 344.12 is: 474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 560.12 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/560.12 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 560.12 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 192,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,743.97/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.59

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