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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 557.70 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 557.70 and 363.48 is: 500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 557.70 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/557.70 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 557.70 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 202,712.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,712.80/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.53

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