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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.56, 604.48 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.56, 604.48 and 354.88 is: 532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.56 : 604.48 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.56/604.48 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.56x = 604.48 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.56x = 214,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,517.86/402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.88

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