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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.10, 557.67 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.10, 557.67 and 363.64 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.10 : 557.67 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.10/557.67 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.10x = 557.67 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.10x = 202,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,791.12/405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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