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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.33, 560.58 and 281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.33, 560.58 and 281.92 is: 388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.33 : 560.58 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.33/560.58 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.33x = 560.58 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.33x = 158,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,038.71/406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.94

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