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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 600.26 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 600.26 and 369.80 is: 554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 600.26 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/600.26 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 600.26 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 221,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,976.15/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.88

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