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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.20, 608.10 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.20, 608.10 and 358.20 is: 536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.20 : 608.10 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.20/608.10 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.20x = 608.10 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.20x = 217,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,821.42/406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.24

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