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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.55, 611.94 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.55, 611.94 and 359.25 is: 539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.55 : 611.94 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.55/611.94 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.55x = 611.94 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.55x = 219,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,839.45/407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.42

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