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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.77, 559.57 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.77, 559.57 and 356.76 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.77 : 559.57 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.77/559.57 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.77x = 559.57 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.77x = 199,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,632.19/406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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