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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.19, 551.12 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.19, 551.12 and 367.38 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.19 : 551.12 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.19/551.12 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.19x = 551.12 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.19x = 202,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,468.63/400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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