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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 609.84 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 609.84 and 175.26 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 609.84 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/609.84 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 609.84 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 106,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,880.56/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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