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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.51, 559.36 and 375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.51, 559.36 and 375.52 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.51 : 559.36 = 375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.51/559.36 = 375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.51x = 559.36 × 375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.51x = 210,050.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,050.87/406.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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