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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.60, 560.28 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.60, 560.28 and 376.70 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.60 : 560.28 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.60/560.28 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.60x = 560.28 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.60x = 211,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,057.48/406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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