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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.10, 554.91 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.10, 554.91 and 361.64 is: 497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.10 : 554.91 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.10/554.91 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.10x = 554.91 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.10x = 200,678.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,678.67/403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.84

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