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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.96, 561.86 and 282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.96, 561.86 and 282.76 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.96 : 561.86 = 282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.96/561.86 = 282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.96x = 561.86 × 282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.96x = 158,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,871.53/406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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