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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.41, 554.67 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.41, 554.67 and 356.27 is: 491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.41 : 554.67 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.41/554.67 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.41x = 554.67 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.41x = 197,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,613.67/402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.08

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