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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.57, 603.96 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.57, 603.96 and 368.21 is: 552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.57 : 603.96 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.57/603.96 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.57x = 603.96 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.57x = 222,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,384.24/402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.41

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