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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 555.48 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 555.48 and 362.04 is: 498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 555.48 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/555.48 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 555.48 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 201,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,105.98/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.63

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