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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 555.66 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 555.66 and 358.74 is: 494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 555.66 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/555.66 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 555.66 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 199,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,337.47/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.68

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