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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.49, 603.48 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.49, 603.48 and 356.30 is: 536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.49 : 603.48 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.49/603.48 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.49x = 603.48 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.49x = 215,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,017.50/400.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.88

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