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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 606.24 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 606.24 and 392.04 is: 586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 606.24 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/606.24 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 606.24 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 237,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,670.33/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.84

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