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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.79, 553.35 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.79, 553.35 and 358.64 is: 495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.79 : 553.35 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.79/553.35 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.79x = 553.35 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.79x = 198,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,453.44/400.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.16

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