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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 561.33 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 561.33 and 308.00 is: 425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 561.33 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/561.33 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 561.33 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 172,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,891.04/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.40

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