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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 609.40 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 609.40 and 175.14 is: 262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 609.40 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/609.40 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 609.40 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 106,730.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,730.32/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.64

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