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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.23, 608.26 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.23, 608.26 and 359.25 is: 539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.23 : 608.26 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.23/608.26 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.23x = 608.26 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.23x = 218,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,517.41/405.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.24

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