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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.49, 607.56 and 359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.49, 607.56 and 359.59 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.49 : 607.56 = 359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.49/607.56 = 359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.49x = 607.56 × 359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.49x = 218,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,472.50/405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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