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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 560.52 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 560.52 and 288.16 is: 397.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 560.52 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/560.52 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 560.52 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 161,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,518.04/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.49

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