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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.49, 606.06 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.49, 606.06 and 358.59 is: 537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.49 : 606.06 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.49/606.06 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.49x = 606.06 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.49x = 217,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,327.06/404.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.29

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