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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.30, 560.16 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.30, 560.16 and 275.44 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.30 : 560.16 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.30/560.16 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.30x = 560.16 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.30x = 154,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,290.47/406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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