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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 602.01 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 602.01 and 355.56 is: 534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 602.01 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/602.01 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 602.01 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 214,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,052.50/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.03

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