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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 598.79 and 357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 598.79 and 357.82 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 598.79 = 357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/598.79 = 357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 598.79 × 357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 214,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,258.44/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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