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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.21, 604.41 and 354.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.21, 604.41 and 354.61 is: 531.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.21 : 604.41 = 354.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.21/604.41 = 354.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.21x = 604.41 × 354.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.21x = 214,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,329.83/403.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.56

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