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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.88, 605.25 and 362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.88, 605.25 and 362.48 is: 543.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.88 : 605.25 = 362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.88/605.25 = 362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.88x = 605.25 × 362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.88x = 219,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,387.99/403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.21

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