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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 561.03 and 296.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 561.03 and 296.69 is: 409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 561.03 = 296.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/561.03 = 296.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 561.03 × 296.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 166,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,449.65/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.55

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