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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 604.08 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 604.08 and 368.64 is: 549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 604.08 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/604.08 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 604.08 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 222,688.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,688.05/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.85

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