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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 561.20 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 561.20 and 364.91 is: 503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 561.20 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/561.20 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 561.20 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 204,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,782.86/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.96

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