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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.12, 610.16 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.12, 610.16 and 354.88 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.12 : 610.16 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.12/610.16 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.12x = 610.16 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.12x = 216,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,533.58/407.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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