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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 597.26 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 597.26 and 371.10 is: 553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 597.26 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/597.26 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 597.26 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 221,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,641.33/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.74

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