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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 609.83 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 609.83 and 360.04 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 609.83 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/609.83 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 609.83 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 219,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,563.19/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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