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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 609.71 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 609.71 and 338.52 is: 507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 609.71 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/609.71 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 609.71 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 206,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,397.34/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.67

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