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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.73, 610.10 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.73, 610.10 and 292.14 is: 438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.73 : 610.10 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.73/610.10 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.73x = 610.10 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.73x = 178,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,234.61/406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.21

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