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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.99, 554.43 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.99, 554.43 and 365.73 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.99 : 554.43 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.99/554.43 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.99x = 554.43 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.99x = 202,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,771.68/402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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