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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 560.97 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 560.97 and 275.49 is: 380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 560.97 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/560.97 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 560.97 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 154,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,541.63/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.23

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