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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 610.35 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 610.35 and 372.58 is: 559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 610.35 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/610.35 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 610.35 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 227,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,404.20/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.36

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