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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 562.26 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 562.26 and 356.60 is: 490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 562.26 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/562.26 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 562.26 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 200,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,501.92/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.97

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