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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 551.98 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 551.98 and 363.79 is: 500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 551.98 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/551.98 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 551.98 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 200,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,804.80/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.94

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