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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 552.67 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 552.67 and 359.87 is: 496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 552.67 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/552.67 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 552.67 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 198,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,890.82/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.14

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