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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.70, 555.89 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.70, 555.89 and 361.18 is: 498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.70 : 555.89 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.70/555.89 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.70x = 555.89 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.70x = 200,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,776.35/402.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.58

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