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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.18, 611.60 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.18, 611.60 and 356.25 is: 533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.18 : 611.60 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.18/611.60 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.18x = 611.60 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.18x = 217,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,880.72/408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.79

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