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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.94, 561.11 and 383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.94, 561.11 and 383.09 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.94 : 561.11 = 383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.94/561.11 = 383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.94x = 561.11 × 383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.94x = 214,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,950.91/406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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