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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 560.18 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 560.18 and 336.24 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 560.18 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/560.18 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 560.18 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 188,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,355.76/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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