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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.99, 603.72 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.99, 603.72 and 351 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.99 : 603.72 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.99/603.72 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.99x = 603.72 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.99x = 211,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,905.72/402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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