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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.11, 598.66 and 378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.11, 598.66 and 378.15 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.11 : 598.66 = 378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.11/598.66 = 378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.11x = 598.66 × 378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.11x = 226,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,383.28/400.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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