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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 611.93 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 611.93 and 368.88 is: 555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 611.93 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/611.93 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 611.93 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 225,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,728.74/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.24

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