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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 552.90 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 552.90 and 367.22 is: 506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 552.90 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/552.90 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 552.90 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 203,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,035.94/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.40

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