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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 608.48 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 608.48 and 356.52 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 608.48 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/608.48 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 608.48 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 216,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,935.29/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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