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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 600.87 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 600.87 and 362.94 is: 543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 600.87 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/600.87 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 600.87 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 218,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,079.76/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.34

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