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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.27, 609.02 and 354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.27, 609.02 and 354.79 is: 531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.27 : 609.02 = 354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.27/609.02 = 354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.27x = 609.02 × 354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.27x = 216,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,072.43/406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.84

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