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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.25, 599.35 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.25, 599.35 and 363.26 is: 543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.25 : 599.35 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.25/599.35 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.25x = 599.35 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.25x = 217,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,719.88/400.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.96

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