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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 553.28 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 553.28 and 368.01 is: 507.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 553.28 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/553.28 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 553.28 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 203,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,610.73/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.99

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