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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.44, 609.58 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.44, 609.58 and 359.84 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.44 : 609.58 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.44/609.58 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.44x = 609.58 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.44x = 219,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,351.27/408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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