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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.56, 554.27 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.56, 554.27 and 359.82 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.56 : 554.27 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.56/554.27 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.56x = 554.27 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.56x = 199,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,435.63/403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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