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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.85, 554.31 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.85, 554.31 and 369.09 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.85 : 554.31 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.85/554.31 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.85x = 554.31 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.85x = 204,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,590.28/401.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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