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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.87, 600.13 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.87, 600.13 and 362.44 is: 542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.87 : 600.13 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.87/600.13 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.87x = 600.13 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.87x = 217,507.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,507.21/400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.59

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