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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 561.12 and 332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 561.12 and 332.74 is: 459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 561.12 = 332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/561.12 = 332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 561.12 × 332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 186,707.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,707.07/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.24

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