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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 617.60 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 617.60 and 358.40 is: 540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 617.60 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/617.60 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 617.60 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 221,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,347.84/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.40

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