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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.61, 560.89 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.61, 560.89 and 282.38 is: 389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.61 : 560.89 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.61/560.89 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.61x = 560.89 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.61x = 158,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,379.90/406.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.51

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