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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 597.68 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 597.68 and 295.45 is: 441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 597.68 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/597.68 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 597.68 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 176,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,584.56/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.45

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