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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.57, 609.68 and 292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.57, 609.68 and 292.09 is: 438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.57 : 609.68 = 292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.57/609.68 = 292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.57x = 609.68 × 292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.57x = 178,079.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,079.97/406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.01

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