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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.01, 600.30 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.01, 600.30 and 358.08 is: 536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.01 : 600.30 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.01/600.30 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.01x = 600.30 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.01x = 214,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,955.42/401.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.04

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