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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.89, 561.63 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.89, 561.63 and 282.56 is: 390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.89 : 561.63 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.89/561.63 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.89x = 561.63 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.89x = 158,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,691.36/406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.01

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