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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 560.98 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 560.98 and 281.94 is: 389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 560.98 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/560.98 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 560.98 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 158,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,159.90/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.25

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