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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.48, 600.92 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.48, 600.92 and 363.59 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.48 : 600.92 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.48/600.92 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.48x = 600.92 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.48x = 218,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,483.68/401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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