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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.48, 599.40 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.48, 599.40 and 362.61 is: 542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.48 : 599.40 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.48/599.40 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.48x = 599.40 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.48x = 217,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,348.43/400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.72

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