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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.84, 560.28 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.84, 560.28 and 357.70 is: 492.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.84 : 560.28 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.84/560.28 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.84x = 560.28 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.84x = 200,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,412.16/406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.61

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