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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.06, 611.37 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.06, 611.37 and 362.88 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.06 : 611.37 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.06/611.37 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.06x = 611.37 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.06x = 221,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,853.95/408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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