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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 563.94 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 563.94 and 392 is: 543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 563.94 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/563.94 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 563.94 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 221,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,064.48/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.74

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