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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 610.83 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 610.83 and 357.38 is: 538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 610.83 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/610.83 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 610.83 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 218,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,295.37/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.20

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