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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.34, 600.46 and 355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.34, 600.46 and 355.17 is: 531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.34 : 600.46 = 355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.34/600.46 = 355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.34x = 600.46 × 355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.34x = 213,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,264.49/401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.38

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