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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 603.96 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 603.96 and 361.50 is: 544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 603.96 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/603.96 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 603.96 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 218,331.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,331.54/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.09

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