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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.54, 598.50 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.54, 598.50 and 363.18 is: 544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.54 : 598.50 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.54/598.50 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.54x = 598.50 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.54x = 217,363.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,363.23/399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.03

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