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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 561.30 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 561.30 and 332.36 is: 459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 561.30 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/561.30 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 561.30 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 186,553.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,553.67/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.31

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