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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.24, 551.91 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.24, 551.91 and 356.50 is: 491.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.24 : 551.91 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.24/551.91 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.24x = 551.91 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.24x = 196,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,755.92/400.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.59

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