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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.10, 559.58 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.10, 559.58 and 376.20 is: 518.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.10 : 559.58 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.10/559.58 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.10x = 559.58 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.10x = 210,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,512.12/406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.38

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