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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 561.15 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 561.15 and 290.14 is: 400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 561.15 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/561.15 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 561.15 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 162,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,812.06/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.60

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