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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.99, 561.77 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.99, 561.77 and 282.75 is: 390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.99 : 561.77 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.99/561.77 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.99x = 561.77 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.99x = 158,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,840.47/406.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.28

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