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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.81, 609 and 392.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.81, 609 and 392.23 is: 587.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.81 : 609 = 392.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.81/609 = 392.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.81x = 609 × 392.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.81x = 238,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,868.07/406.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.17

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