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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.66, 560.88 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.66, 560.88 and 275.44 is: 379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.66 : 560.88 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.66/560.88 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.66x = 560.88 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.66x = 154,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,488.79/406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.90

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