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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 603.71 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 603.71 and 368.22 is: 552.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 603.71 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/603.71 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 603.71 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 222,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,298.52/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.13

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