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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.43, 610.86 and 357.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.43, 610.86 and 357.83 is: 537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.43 : 610.86 = 357.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.43/610.86 = 357.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.43x = 610.86 × 357.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.43x = 218,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,582.60/406.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.81

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