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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.20, 555.16 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.20, 555.16 and 358.26 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.20 : 555.16 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.20/555.16 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.20x = 555.16 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.20x = 198,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,891.62/402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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