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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 560.61 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 560.61 and 290.02 is: 400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 560.61 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/560.61 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 560.61 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 162,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,588.11/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.05

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