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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 561.53 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 561.53 and 282.60 is: 390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 561.53 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/561.53 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 561.53 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 158,686.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,686.97/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.26

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