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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.06, 552.30 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.06, 552.30 and 356.90 is: 491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.06 : 552.30 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.06/552.30 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.06x = 552.30 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.06x = 197,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,115.87/401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.49

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