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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.46, 610.91 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.46, 610.91 and 357.86 is: 537.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.46 : 610.91 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.46/610.91 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.46x = 610.91 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.46x = 218,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,620.25/406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.86

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