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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.69, 554.45 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.69, 554.45 and 357.75 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.69 : 554.45 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.69/554.45 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.69x = 554.45 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.69x = 198,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,352.70/401.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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