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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 601.24 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 601.24 and 360.76 is: 541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 601.24 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/601.24 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 601.24 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 216,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,903.34/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.01

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