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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 608.76 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 608.76 and 363.51 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 608.76 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/608.76 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 608.76 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 221,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,290.35/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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