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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.40, 580.10 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.40, 580.10 and 400.40 is: 580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.40 : 580.10 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.40/580.10 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.40x = 580.10 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.40x = 232,272.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,272.04/400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.10

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