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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 609.52 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 609.52 and 276.03 is: 414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 609.52 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/609.52 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 609.52 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 168,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,245.81/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.04

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