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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 560.04 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 560.04 and 395.40 is: 544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 560.04 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/560.04 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 560.04 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 221,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,439.82/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.51

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