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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.27, 560.18 and 384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.27, 560.18 and 384.38 is: 530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.27 : 560.18 = 384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.27/560.18 = 384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.27x = 560.18 × 384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.27x = 215,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,325.40/406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.00

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