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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 561.38 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 561.38 and 290.67 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 561.38 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/561.38 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 561.38 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 163,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,174.87/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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