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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 561.24 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 561.24 and 308.34 is: 425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 561.24 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/561.24 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 561.24 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 173,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,052.74/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.40

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