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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.27, 560.10 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.27, 560.10 and 295.75 is: 407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.27 : 560.10 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.27/560.10 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.27x = 560.10 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.27x = 165,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,649.58/406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.73

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