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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 602.97 and 364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 602.97 and 364.93 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 602.97 = 364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/602.97 = 364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 602.97 × 364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 220,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,041.84/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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