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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 560.70 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 560.70 and 275.22 is: 379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 560.70 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/560.70 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 560.70 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 154,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,315.85/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.85

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