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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 610.26 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 610.26 and 360.78 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 610.26 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/610.26 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 610.26 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 220,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,169.60/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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