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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.60, 604.26 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.60, 604.26 and 367.32 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.60 : 604.26 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.60/604.26 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.60x = 604.26 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.60x = 221,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,956.78/402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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