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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.25, 606.36 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.25, 606.36 and 359.01 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.25 : 606.36 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.25/606.36 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.25x = 606.36 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.25x = 217,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,689.30/404.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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