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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.80, 607.64 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.80, 607.64 and 359.44 is: 539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.80 : 607.64 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.80/607.64 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.80x = 607.64 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.80x = 218,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,410.12/404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.55

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