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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.84, 609.73 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.84, 609.73 and 355.24 is: 532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.84 : 609.73 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.84/609.73 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.84x = 609.73 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.84x = 216,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,596.55/406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.39

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