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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 561.36 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 561.36 and 303.12 is: 418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 561.36 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/561.36 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 561.36 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 170,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,159.44/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.29

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