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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 560.68 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 560.68 and 275.44 is: 379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 560.68 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/560.68 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 560.68 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 154,433.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,433.70/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.93

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