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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.96, 561.72 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.96, 561.72 and 275.96 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.96 : 561.72 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.96/561.72 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.96x = 561.72 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.96x = 155,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,012.25/406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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