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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 610.02 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 610.02 and 380.76 is: 571.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 610.02 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/610.02 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 610.02 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 232,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,271.22/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.14

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