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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 598.26 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 598.26 and 362.28 is: 540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 598.26 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/598.26 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 598.26 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 216,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,737.63/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.28

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