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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 601.80 and 371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 601.80 and 371.81 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 601.80 = 371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/601.80 = 371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 601.80 × 371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 223,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,752.86/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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