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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 601.67 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 601.67 and 371.73 is: 558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 601.67 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/601.67 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 601.67 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 223,658.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,658.59/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.78

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