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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.90, 560.07 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.90, 560.07 and 356.58 is: 492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.90 : 560.07 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.90/560.07 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.90x = 560.07 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.90x = 199,709.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,709.76/405.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.02

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