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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.78, 560.75 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.78, 560.75 and 288.38 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.78 : 560.75 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.78/560.75 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.78x = 560.75 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.78x = 161,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,709.09/406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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