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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 602.79 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 602.79 and 364.83 is: 546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 602.79 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/602.79 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 602.79 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 219,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,915.88/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.08

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