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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 561.72 and 282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 561.72 and 282.92 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 561.72 = 282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/561.72 = 282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 561.72 × 282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 158,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,921.82/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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