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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 560.57 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 560.57 and 282.15 is: 388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 560.57 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/560.57 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 560.57 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 158,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,163.41/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.91

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