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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 599.38 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 599.38 and 361.94 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 599.38 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/599.38 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 599.38 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 216,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,935.70/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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