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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 603.36 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 603.36 and 361.24 is: 541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 603.36 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/603.36 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 603.36 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 217,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,957.77/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.32

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