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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 608.90 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 608.90 and 360.18 is: 539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 608.90 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/608.90 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 608.90 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 219,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,311.80/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.71

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