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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 561.14 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 561.14 and 290.40 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 561.14 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/561.14 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 561.14 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 162,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,955.06/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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