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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.77, 609.24 and 393.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.77, 609.24 and 393.10 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.77 : 609.24 = 393.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.77/609.24 = 393.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.77x = 609.24 × 393.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.77x = 239,487.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,487.23/406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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