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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.81, 601.91 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.81, 601.91 and 361.18 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.81 : 601.91 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.81/601.91 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.81x = 601.91 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.81x = 217,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,397.85/400.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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