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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 562.05 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 562.05 and 301.92 is: 417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 562.05 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/562.05 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 562.05 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 169,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,694.14/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.27

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