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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.21, 612.99 and 357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.21, 612.99 and 357.91 is: 536.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.21 : 612.99 = 357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.21/612.99 = 357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.21x = 612.99 × 357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.21x = 219,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,393.72/409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.14

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