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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 550.32 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 550.32 and 356.24 is: 490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 550.32 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/550.32 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 550.32 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 196,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,046.00/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.11

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