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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.15, 560.20 and 392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.15, 560.20 and 392.59 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.15 : 560.20 = 392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.15/560.20 = 392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.15x = 560.20 × 392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.15x = 219,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,930.11/406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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