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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.31, 600.66 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.31, 600.66 and 370.34 is: 555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.31 : 600.66 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.31/600.66 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.31x = 600.66 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.31x = 222,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,448.42/400.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.69

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