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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 612.08 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 612.08 and 356 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 612.08 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/612.08 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 612.08 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 217,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,900.48/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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