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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.99, 603.59 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.99, 603.59 and 356.63 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.99 : 603.59 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.99/603.59 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.99x = 603.59 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.99x = 215,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,253.50/401.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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