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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 561.19 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 561.19 and 282.34 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 561.19 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/561.19 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 561.19 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 158,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,446.38/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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