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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.69, 600.24 and 366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.69, 600.24 and 366.85 is: 549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.69 : 600.24 = 366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.69/600.24 = 366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.69x = 600.24 × 366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.69x = 220,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,198.04/400.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.55

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