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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 601.02 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 601.02 and 370.98 is: 557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 601.02 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/601.02 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 601.02 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 222,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,966.40/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.22

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