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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.20, 552.44 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.20, 552.44 and 358.68 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.20 : 552.44 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.20/552.44 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.20x = 552.44 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.20x = 198,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,149.18/400.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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