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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.72, 554.10 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.72, 554.10 and 360.68 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.72 : 554.10 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.72/554.10 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.72x = 554.10 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.72x = 199,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,852.79/401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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