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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 610.26 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 610.26 and 378 is: 567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 610.26 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/610.26 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 610.26 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 230,678.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,678.28/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.39

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