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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 560.94 and 311.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 560.94 and 311.03 is: 429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 560.94 = 311.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/560.94 = 311.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 560.94 × 311.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 174,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,466.36/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.37

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