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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.82, 550.65 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.82, 550.65 and 362.94 is: 497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.82 : 550.65 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.82/550.65 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.82x = 550.65 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.82x = 199,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,852.91/401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.37

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