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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.18, 561.36 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.18, 561.36 and 301.42 is: 416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.18 : 561.36 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.18/561.36 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.18x = 561.36 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.18x = 169,205.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,205.13/406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.58

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