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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 560.08 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 560.08 and 341.16 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 560.08 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/560.08 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 560.08 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 191,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,076.89/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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