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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.20, 607.64 and 371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.20, 607.64 and 371.74 is: 556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.20 : 607.64 = 371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.20/607.64 = 371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.20x = 607.64 × 371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.20x = 225,884.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,884.09/406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.09

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