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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.11, 597.41 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.11, 597.41 and 356.27 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.11 : 597.41 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.11/597.41 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.11x = 597.41 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.11x = 212,835.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,835.83/400.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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