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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 551.55 and 360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 551.55 and 360.47 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 551.55 = 360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/551.55 = 360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 551.55 × 360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 198,814.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,814.47/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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