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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 610.02 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 610.02 and 374.52 is: 561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 610.02 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/610.02 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 610.02 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 228,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,464.69/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.45

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