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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.31, 609.41 and 358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.31, 609.41 and 358.17 is: 535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.31 : 609.41 = 358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.31/609.41 = 358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.31x = 609.41 × 358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.31x = 218,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,267.54/407.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.88

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