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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 600.47 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 600.47 and 368.08 is: 549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 600.47 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/600.47 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 600.47 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 221,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,021.00/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.42

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