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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406, 609 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406, 609 and 387.76 is: 581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406 : 609 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406/609 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406x = 609 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406x = 236,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,145.84/406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.64

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