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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.84, 560.80 and 295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.84, 560.80 and 295.96 is: 407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.84 : 560.80 = 295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.84/560.80 = 295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.84x = 560.80 × 295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.84x = 165,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,974.37/406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.96

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