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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 612.24 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 612.24 and 405.36 is: 612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 612.24 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/612.24 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 612.24 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 248,177.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,177.61/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.24

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