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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 549.75 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 549.75 and 363.66 is: 499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 549.75 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/549.75 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 549.75 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 199,922.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,922.09/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.03

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