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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 608.68 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 608.68 and 354.66 is: 531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 608.68 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/608.68 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 608.68 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 215,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,874.45/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.53

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