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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 560.70 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 560.70 and 280.68 is: 387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 560.70 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/560.70 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 560.70 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 157,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,377.28/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.15

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