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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.30, 609.36 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.30, 609.36 and 175.36 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.30 : 609.36 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.30/609.36 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.30x = 609.36 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.30x = 106,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,857.37/406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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