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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.96, 606.02 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.96, 606.02 and 366.32 is: 552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.96 : 606.02 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.96/606.02 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.96x = 606.02 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.96x = 221,997.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,997.25/401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.29

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