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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 611.26 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 611.26 and 360.72 is: 543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 611.26 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/611.26 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 611.26 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 220,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,493.71/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.30

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