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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.66, 609.09 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.66, 609.09 and 276.10 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.66 : 609.09 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.66/609.09 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.66x = 609.09 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.66x = 168,169.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,169.75/406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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