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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 601.27 and 361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 601.27 and 361.35 is: 542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 601.27 = 361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/601.27 = 361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 601.27 × 361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 217,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,268.01/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.43

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