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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.35, 604.40 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.35, 604.40 and 357.18 is: 535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.35 : 604.40 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.35/604.40 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.35x = 604.40 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.35x = 215,877.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,877.81/403.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.21

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