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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.28, 607.98 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.28, 607.98 and 379.16 is: 567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.28 : 607.98 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.28/607.98 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.28x = 607.98 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.28x = 230,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,521.70/406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.40

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