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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.73, 598.01 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.73, 598.01 and 354.56 is: 529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.73 : 598.01 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.73/598.01 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.73x = 598.01 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.73x = 212,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,025.66/400.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.11

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