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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 602.58 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 602.58 and 363.44 is: 544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 602.58 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/602.58 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 602.58 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 219,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,001.68/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.59

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