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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.37, 610.18 and 381.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.37, 610.18 and 381.00 is: 572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.37 : 610.18 = 381.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.37/610.18 = 381.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.37x = 610.18 × 381.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.37x = 232,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,482.06/406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.10

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