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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 560.12 and 307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 560.12 and 307.80 is: 424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 560.12 = 307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/560.12 = 307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 560.12 × 307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 172,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,403.40/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.41

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