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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.47, 604.14 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.47, 604.14 and 356.50 is: 535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.47 : 604.14 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.47/604.14 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.47x = 604.14 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.47x = 215,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,372.62/402.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.12

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