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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.11, 550.85 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.11, 550.85 and 379.59 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.11 : 550.85 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.11/550.85 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.11x = 550.85 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.11x = 209,095.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,095.25/400.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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