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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 606.37 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 606.37 and 367.56 is: 548.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 606.37 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/606.37 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 606.37 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 222,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,877.36/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.36

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