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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.78, 604.47 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.78, 604.47 and 365.93 is: 550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.78 : 604.47 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.78/604.47 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.78x = 604.47 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.78x = 221,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,193.71/401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.53

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