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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.41, 555.58 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.41, 555.58 and 360.32 is: 497.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.41 : 555.58 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.41/555.58 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.41x = 555.58 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.41x = 200,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,186.59/402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.47

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