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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 615.56 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 615.56 and 356.08 is: 535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 615.56 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/615.56 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 615.56 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 219,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,188.60/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.23

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