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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.57, 561.14 and 275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.57, 561.14 and 275.62 is: 380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.57 : 561.14 = 275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.57/561.14 = 275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.57x = 561.14 × 275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.57x = 154,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,659.29/406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.40

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