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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.61, 610.52 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.61, 610.52 and 233.47 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.61 : 610.52 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.61/610.52 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.61x = 610.52 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.61x = 142,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,538.10/406.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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