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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 560.08 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 560.08 and 351 is: 483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 560.08 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/560.08 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 560.08 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 196,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,588.08/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.16

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