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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 560.25 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 560.25 and 301.23 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 560.25 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/560.25 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 560.25 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 168,764.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,764.11/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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