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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.05, 609.69 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.05, 609.69 and 357.75 is: 537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.05 : 609.69 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.05/609.69 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.05x = 609.69 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.05x = 218,116.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,116.60/406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.17

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