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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.80, 607.62 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.80, 607.62 and 357.20 is: 534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.80 : 607.62 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.80/607.62 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.80x = 607.62 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.80x = 217,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,041.86/405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.85

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