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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.58, 607.18 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.58, 607.18 and 363.88 is: 544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.58 : 607.18 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.58/607.18 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.58x = 607.18 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.58x = 220,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,940.66/405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.75

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