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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 597 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 597 and 377.82 is: 563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 597 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/597 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 597 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 225,558.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,558.54/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.53

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