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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.53, 607.83 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.53, 607.83 and 359.97 is: 539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.53 : 607.83 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.53/607.83 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.53x = 607.83 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.53x = 218,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,800.57/405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.54

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