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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.11, 552.48 and 379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.11, 552.48 and 379.73 is: 524.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.11 : 552.48 = 379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.11/552.48 = 379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.11x = 552.48 × 379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.11x = 209,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,790.47/400.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.33

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