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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 603.48 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 603.48 and 366.50 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 603.48 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/603.48 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 603.48 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 221,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,175.42/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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