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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.12, 609 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.12, 609 and 389.32 is: 583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.12 : 609 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.12/609 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.12x = 609 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.12x = 237,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,095.88/406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.81

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