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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 553.22 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 553.22 and 361.24 is: 498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 553.22 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/553.22 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 553.22 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 199,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,845.19/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.67

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