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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.28, 560.82 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.28, 560.82 and 363.08 is: 501.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.28 : 560.82 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.28/560.82 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.28x = 560.82 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.28x = 203,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,622.53/406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.19

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