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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 606.54 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 606.54 and 369.96 is: 551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 606.54 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/606.54 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 606.54 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 224,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,395.54/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.77

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