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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 559.73 and 371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 559.73 and 371.23 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 559.73 = 371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/559.73 = 371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 559.73 × 371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 207,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,788.57/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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