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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 606.96 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 606.96 and 358.88 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 606.96 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/606.96 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 606.96 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 217,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,822.77/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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