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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.43, 612.36 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.43, 612.36 and 358.83 is: 539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.43 : 612.36 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.43/612.36 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.43x = 612.36 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.43x = 219,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,733.14/407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.32

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