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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.41, 561.01 and 296.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.41, 561.01 and 296.71 is: 409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.41 : 561.01 = 296.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.41/561.01 = 296.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.41x = 561.01 × 296.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.41x = 166,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,456.54/406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.58

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