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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.21, 560.10 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.21, 560.10 and 384.32 is: 529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.21 : 560.10 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.21/560.10 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.21x = 560.10 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.21x = 215,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,255.71/406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.91

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