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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.66, 561.32 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.66, 561.32 and 275.67 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.66 : 561.32 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.66/561.32 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.66x = 561.32 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.66x = 154,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,739.08/406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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