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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 560.73 and 282.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 560.73 and 282.41 is: 389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 560.73 = 282.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/560.73 = 282.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 560.73 × 282.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 158,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,358.48/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.52

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