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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.94, 560.24 and 351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.94, 560.24 and 351.40 is: 483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.94 : 560.24 = 351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.94/560.24 = 351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.94x = 560.24 × 351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.94x = 196,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,868.34/406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.78

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