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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.31, 609.33 and 338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.31, 609.33 and 338.27 is: 507.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.31 : 609.33 = 338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.31/609.33 = 338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.31x = 609.33 × 338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.31x = 206,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,118.06/406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.29

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