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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.44, 612.36 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.44, 612.36 and 356.16 is: 532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.44 : 612.36 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.44/612.36 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.44x = 612.36 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.44x = 218,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,098.14/409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.67

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