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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 561 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 561 and 282.34 is: 389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 561 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/561 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 561 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 158,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,392.74/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.61

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