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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.60, 606.55 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.60, 606.55 and 376 is: 560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.60 : 606.55 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.60/606.55 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.60x = 606.55 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.60x = 228,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,062.80/406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.90

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