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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.36, 563.04 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.36, 563.04 and 355.71 is: 490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.36 : 563.04 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.36/563.04 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.36x = 563.04 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.36x = 200,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,278.96/408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.45

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