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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 610.41 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 610.41 and 233.78 is: 350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 610.41 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/610.41 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 610.41 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 142,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,701.65/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.98

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