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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 603 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 603 and 350.34 is: 526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 603 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/603 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 603 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 211,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,255.02/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.33

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