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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.53, 600.39 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.53, 600.39 and 367.16 is: 547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.53 : 600.39 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.53/600.39 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.53x = 600.39 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.53x = 220,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,436.19/402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.63

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