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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.73, 614.06 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.73, 614.06 and 354.06 is: 531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.73 : 614.06 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.73/614.06 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.73x = 614.06 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.73x = 217,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,414.08/408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.93

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