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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.24, 609.38 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.24, 609.38 and 353.04 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.24 : 609.38 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.24/609.38 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.24x = 609.38 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.24x = 215,132.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,132.79/407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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