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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.61, 599.75 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.61, 599.75 and 362.18 is: 542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.61 : 599.75 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.61/599.75 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.61x = 599.75 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.61x = 217,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,217.46/400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.22

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