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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.43, 600.41 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.43, 600.41 and 356.01 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.43 : 600.41 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.43/600.41 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.43x = 600.41 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.43x = 213,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,750.18/400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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