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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 552.49 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 552.49 and 365.66 is: 501.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 552.49 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/552.49 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 552.49 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 202,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,023.49/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.77

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