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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.44, 612.86 and 357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.44, 612.86 and 357.15 is: 534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.44 : 612.86 = 357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.44/612.86 = 357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.44x = 612.86 × 357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.44x = 218,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,881.16/409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.59

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