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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.58, 611.36 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.58, 611.36 and 359.60 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.58 : 611.36 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.58/611.36 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.58x = 611.36 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.58x = 219,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,845.06/408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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