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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.97, 600.17 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.97, 600.17 and 363.08 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.97 : 600.17 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.97/600.17 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.97x = 600.17 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.97x = 217,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,909.41/400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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