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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.23, 605.26 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.23, 605.26 and 357.25 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.23 : 605.26 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.23/605.26 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.23x = 605.26 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.23x = 216,229.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,229.14/403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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