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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 560.43 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 560.43 and 351.18 is: 484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 560.43 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/560.43 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 560.43 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 196,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,811.81/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.30

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