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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 609.61 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 609.61 and 338.84 is: 507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 609.61 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/609.61 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 609.61 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 206,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,560.25/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.67

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