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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 551.18 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 551.18 and 355.88 is: 490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 551.18 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/551.18 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 551.18 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 196,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,153.94/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.36

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