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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 609.48 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 609.48 and 388.32 is: 582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 609.48 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/609.48 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 609.48 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 236,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,673.27/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.57

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