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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 601.12 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 601.12 and 381.36 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 601.12 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/601.12 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 601.12 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 229,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,243.12/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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