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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 562.32 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 562.32 and 359.36 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 562.32 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/562.32 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 562.32 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 202,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,075.32/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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