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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 558.95 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 558.95 and 358.32 is: 491.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 558.95 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/558.95 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 558.95 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 200,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,285.28/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.46

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