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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 599.73 and 358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 599.73 and 358.91 is: 537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 599.73 = 358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/599.73 = 358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 599.73 × 358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 215,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,251.94/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.33

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