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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.74, 599.95 and 362.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.74, 599.95 and 362.29 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.74 : 599.95 = 362.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.74/599.95 = 362.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.74x = 599.95 × 362.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.74x = 217,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,355.89/400.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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