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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.78, 613.83 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.78, 613.83 and 355.70 is: 532.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.78 : 613.83 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.78/613.83 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.78x = 613.83 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.78x = 218,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,339.33/409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.82

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