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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.11, 551.73 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.11, 551.73 and 363.25 is: 500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.11 : 551.73 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.11/551.73 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.11x = 551.73 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.11x = 200,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,415.92/400.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.90

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