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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 605.82 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 605.82 and 362 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 605.82 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/605.82 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 605.82 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 219,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,306.84/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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