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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.70, 607.20 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.70, 607.20 and 357.10 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.70 : 607.20 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.70/607.20 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.70x = 607.20 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.70x = 216,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,831.12/405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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