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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.24, 560.28 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.24, 560.28 and 295.68 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.24 : 560.28 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.24/560.28 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.24x = 560.28 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.24x = 165,663.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,663.59/406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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