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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 560.57 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 560.57 and 344.16 is: 474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 560.57 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/560.57 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 560.57 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 192,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,924.05/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.67

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