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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.57, 599.68 and 358.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.57, 599.68 and 358.87 is: 537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.57 : 599.68 = 358.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.57/599.68 = 358.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.57x = 599.68 × 358.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.57x = 215,207.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,207.16/400.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.25

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