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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 606.11 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 606.11 and 357.48 is: 533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 606.11 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/606.11 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 606.11 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 216,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,670.42/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.57

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