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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 611.66 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 611.66 and 355.88 is: 533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 611.66 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/611.66 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 611.66 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 217,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,677.56/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.37

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