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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 607.68 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 607.68 and 363.33 is: 543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 607.68 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/607.68 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 607.68 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 220,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,788.37/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.35

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