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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 608.79 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 608.79 and 381.98 is: 572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 608.79 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/608.79 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 608.79 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 232,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,545.60/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.29

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