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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 560.72 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 560.72 and 275.20 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 560.72 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/560.72 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 560.72 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 154,309.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,309.43/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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