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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.36, 551.46 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.36, 551.46 and 373.48 is: 514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.36 : 551.46 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.36/551.46 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.36x = 551.46 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.36x = 205,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,959.28/400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.44

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