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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.69, 611.73 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.69, 611.73 and 356.40 is: 533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.69 : 611.73 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.69/611.73 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.69x = 611.73 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.69x = 218,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,020.57/408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.46

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