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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 555.87 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 555.87 and 358.90 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 555.87 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/555.87 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 555.87 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 199,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,501.74/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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