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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.12, 600.18 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.12, 600.18 and 368.80 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.12 : 600.18 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.12/600.18 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.12x = 600.18 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.12x = 221,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,346.38/400.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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