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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.25, 560.31 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.25, 560.31 and 343.98 is: 474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.25 : 560.31 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.25/560.31 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.25x = 560.31 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.25x = 192,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,735.43/406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.43

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