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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 609.67 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 609.67 and 262.07 is: 392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 609.67 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/609.67 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 609.67 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 159,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,771.86/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.90

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