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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.41, 609.15 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.41, 609.15 and 175.26 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.41 : 609.15 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.41/609.15 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.41x = 609.15 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.41x = 106,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,756.58/406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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