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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 608.07 and 359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 608.07 and 359.75 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 608.07 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/608.07 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 608.07 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 218,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,753.18/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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