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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 600.51 and 373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 600.51 and 373.61 is: 560.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 600.51 = 373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/600.51 = 373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 600.51 × 373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 224,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,359.44/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.84

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