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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 603.83 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 603.83 and 357.42 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 603.83 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/603.83 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 603.83 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 215,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,820.92/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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