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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 599.49 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 599.49 and 373.02 is: 559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 599.49 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/599.49 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 599.49 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 223,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,621.76/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.03

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