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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.99, 554.85 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.99, 554.85 and 366.54 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.99 : 554.85 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.99/554.85 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.99x = 554.85 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.99x = 203,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,374.72/402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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