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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.29, 560.50 and 288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.29, 560.50 and 288.27 is: 397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.29 : 560.50 = 288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.29/560.50 = 288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.29x = 560.50 × 288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.29x = 161,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,575.34/406.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.68

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