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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 600.08 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 600.08 and 382.29 is: 573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 600.08 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/600.08 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 600.08 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 229,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,400.42/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.45

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