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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.75, 607.21 and 382.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.75, 607.21 and 382.06 is: 571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.75 : 607.21 = 382.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.75/607.21 = 382.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.75x = 607.21 × 382.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.75x = 231,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,988.18/405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.75

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