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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.54, 614.26 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.54, 614.26 and 358.21 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.54 : 614.26 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.54/614.26 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.54x = 614.26 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.54x = 220,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,034.07/409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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