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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.91, 561.42 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.91, 561.42 and 238.83 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.91 : 561.42 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.91/561.42 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.91x = 561.42 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.91x = 134,083.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,083.94/406.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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