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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 556.38 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 556.38 and 366.48 is: 506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 556.38 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/556.38 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 556.38 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 203,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,902.14/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.61

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