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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.28, 607.91 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.28, 607.91 and 383.20 is: 573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.28 : 607.91 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.28/607.91 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.28x = 607.91 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.28x = 232,947.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,947.68/406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.36

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