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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.92, 602.94 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.92, 602.94 and 356.52 is: 534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.92 : 602.94 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.92/602.94 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.92x = 602.94 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.92x = 214,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,960.17/401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.83

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