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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 598.71 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 598.71 and 297.73 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 598.71 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/598.71 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 598.71 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 178,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,250.93/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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