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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.42, 604.24 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.42, 604.24 and 357.06 is: 536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.42 : 604.24 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.42/604.24 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.42x = 604.24 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.42x = 215,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,749.93/402.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.13

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