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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 554.82 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 554.82 and 363.88 is: 501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 554.82 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/554.82 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 554.82 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 201,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,887.90/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.86

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