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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.10, 551.32 and 374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.10, 551.32 and 374.99 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.10 : 551.32 = 374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.10/551.32 = 374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.10x = 551.32 × 374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.10x = 206,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,735.79/400.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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