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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 554.51 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 554.51 and 366.19 is: 504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 554.51 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/554.51 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 554.51 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 203,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,055.55/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.31

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