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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.34, 554.55 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.34, 554.55 and 367.49 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.34 : 554.55 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.34/554.55 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.34x = 554.55 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.34x = 203,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,791.58/402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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