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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.30, 609.79 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.30, 609.79 and 368.03 is: 552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.30 : 609.79 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.30/609.79 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.30x = 609.79 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.30x = 224,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,418.88/406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.35

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