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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.86, 561.25 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.86, 561.25 and 391.13 is: 539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.86 : 561.25 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.86/561.25 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.86x = 561.25 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.86x = 219,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,521.50/406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.56

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