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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 605.60 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 605.60 and 384.48 is: 573.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 605.60 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/605.60 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 605.60 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 232,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,841.09/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.39

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