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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.38, 604.62 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.38, 604.62 and 351.16 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.38 : 604.62 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.38/604.62 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.38x = 604.62 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.38x = 212,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,318.36/402.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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