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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.36, 611.16 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.36, 611.16 and 359.60 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.36 : 611.16 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.36/611.16 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.36x = 611.16 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.36x = 219,773.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,773.14/407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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