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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 560.34 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 560.34 and 289.80 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 560.34 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/560.34 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 560.34 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 162,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,386.53/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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