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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.82, 605.96 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.82, 605.96 and 364 is: 543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.82 : 605.96 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.82/605.96 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.82x = 605.96 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.82x = 220,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,569.44/405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.52

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