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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.11, 599.76 and 364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.11, 599.76 and 364.47 is: 546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.11 : 599.76 = 364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.11/599.76 = 364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.11x = 599.76 × 364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.11x = 218,594.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,594.53/400.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.34

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