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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 608.94 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 608.94 and 364.80 is: 547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 608.94 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/608.94 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 608.94 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 222,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,141.31/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.60

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