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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.66, 553.01 and 359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.66, 553.01 and 359.14 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.66 : 553.01 = 359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.66/553.01 = 359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.66x = 553.01 × 359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.66x = 198,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,603.45/400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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