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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.73, 600.83 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.73, 600.83 and 351.15 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.73 : 600.83 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.73/600.83 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.73x = 600.83 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.73x = 210,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,984.12/401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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