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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 605.08 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 605.08 and 356.76 is: 532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 605.08 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/605.08 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 605.08 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 215,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,868.34/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.53

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