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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 611.36 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 611.36 and 353.36 is: 529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 611.36 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/611.36 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 611.36 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 216,030.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,030.17/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.38

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