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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.33, 609.65 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.33, 609.65 and 361.02 is: 541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.33 : 609.65 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.33/609.65 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.33x = 609.65 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.33x = 220,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,097.37/406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.67

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