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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.18, 560.46 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.18, 560.46 and 281.98 is: 389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.18 : 560.46 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.18/560.46 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.18x = 560.46 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.18x = 158,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,038.51/406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.08

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