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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.58, 602.88 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.58, 602.88 and 363.62 is: 544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.58 : 602.88 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.58/602.88 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.58x = 602.88 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.58x = 219,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,219.23/402.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.54

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