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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.32, 554.10 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.32, 554.10 and 361.04 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.32 : 554.10 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.32/554.10 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.32x = 554.10 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.32x = 200,052.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,052.26/402.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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