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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 602.22 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 602.22 and 361.08 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 602.22 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/602.22 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 602.22 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 217,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,449.60/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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