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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 615.58 and 351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 615.58 and 351.43 is: 527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 615.58 = 351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/615.58 = 351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 615.58 × 351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 216,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,333.28/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.82

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