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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 559.77 and 364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 559.77 and 364.98 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 559.77 = 364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/559.77 = 364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 559.77 × 364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 204,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,304.85/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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