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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.18, 560.56 and 275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.18, 560.56 and 275.38 is: 380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.18 : 560.56 = 275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.18/560.56 = 275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.18x = 560.56 × 275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.18x = 154,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,367.01/406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.05

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