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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.20, 560.82 and 364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.20, 560.82 and 364.62 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.20 : 560.82 = 364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.20/560.82 = 364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.20x = 560.82 × 364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.20x = 204,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,486.19/406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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