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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 560.64 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 560.64 and 344.52 is: 475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 560.64 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/560.64 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 560.64 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 193,151.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,151.69/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.09

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