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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 601.85 and 362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 601.85 and 362.91 is: 545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 601.85 = 362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/601.85 = 362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 601.85 × 362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 218,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,417.38/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.81

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