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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 609.57 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 609.57 and 360.75 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 609.57 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/609.57 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 609.57 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 219,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,902.38/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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