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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.71, 605.16 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.71, 605.16 and 355.11 is: 532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.71 : 605.16 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.71/605.16 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.71x = 605.16 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.71x = 214,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,898.37/403.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.31

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