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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.19, 599.54 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.19, 599.54 and 357.30 is: 535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.19 : 599.54 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.19/599.54 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.19x = 599.54 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.19x = 214,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,213.86/400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.29

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