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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 613.08 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 613.08 and 368.58 is: 553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 613.08 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/613.08 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 613.08 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 225,969.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,969.03/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.52

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