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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 609.34 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 609.34 and 175.23 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 609.34 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/609.34 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 609.34 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 106,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,774.65/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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