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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 608.64 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 608.64 and 277.92 is: 416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 608.64 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/608.64 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 608.64 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 169,153.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,153.23/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.06

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