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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.36, 600.72 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.36, 600.72 and 363.47 is: 544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.36 : 600.72 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.36/600.72 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.36x = 600.72 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.36x = 218,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,340.69/401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.01

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