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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 560.04 and 381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 560.04 and 381.04 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 560.04 = 381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/560.04 = 381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 560.04 × 381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 213,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,397.64/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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