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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 561.12 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 561.12 and 288.54 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 561.12 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/561.12 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 561.12 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 161,905.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,905.56/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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