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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 609.54 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 609.54 and 355.11 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 609.54 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/609.54 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 609.54 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 216,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,453.75/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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