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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.84, 606.57 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.84, 606.57 and 358.75 is: 538.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.84 : 606.57 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.84/606.57 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.84x = 606.57 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.84x = 217,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,606.99/403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.84

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