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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.09, 554.21 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.09, 554.21 and 367.24 is: 506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.09 : 554.21 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.09/554.21 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.09x = 554.21 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.09x = 203,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,525.31/402.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.17

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