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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 597.16 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 597.16 and 369.97 is: 552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 597.16 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/597.16 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 597.16 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 220,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,926.45/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.26

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