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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.11, 603.16 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.11, 603.16 and 356.34 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.11 : 603.16 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.11/603.16 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.11x = 603.16 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.11x = 214,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,929.14/402.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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