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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.87, 561.44 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.87, 561.44 and 238.84 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.87 : 561.44 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.87/561.44 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.87x = 561.44 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.87x = 134,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,093.52/406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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