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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.96, 609.63 and 355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.96, 609.63 and 355.66 is: 532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.96 : 609.63 = 355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.96/609.63 = 355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.96x = 609.63 × 355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.96x = 216,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,818.15/406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.78

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