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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 561.60 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 561.60 and 282.56 is: 390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 561.60 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/561.60 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 561.60 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 158,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,685.70/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.01

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