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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 555.46 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 555.46 and 363.48 is: 501.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 555.46 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/555.46 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 555.46 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 201,899.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,899.14/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.19

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