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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 560.76 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 560.76 and 281.88 is: 388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 560.76 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/560.76 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 560.76 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 158,067.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,067.03/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.91

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