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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.74, 609.78 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.74, 609.78 and 357.14 is: 536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.74 : 609.78 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.74/609.78 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.74x = 609.78 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.74x = 217,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,776.83/405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.74

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