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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.41, 554.20 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.41, 554.20 and 359.32 is: 496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.41 : 554.20 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.41/554.20 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.41x = 554.20 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.41x = 199,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,136.29/401.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.10

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