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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.47, 560.57 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.47, 560.57 and 369.56 is: 509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.47 : 560.57 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.47/560.57 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.47x = 560.57 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.47x = 207,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,165.88/406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.67

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