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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 609.61 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 609.61 and 360.64 is: 542.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 609.61 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/609.61 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 609.61 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 219,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,849.75/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.04

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