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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.72, 609 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.72, 609 and 262 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.72 : 609 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.72/609 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.72x = 609 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.72x = 159,558
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,558/406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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