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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.11, 554.37 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.11, 554.37 and 361.10 is: 497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.11 : 554.37 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.11/554.37 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.11x = 554.37 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.11x = 200,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,184.39/402.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.84

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