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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 551.81 and 379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 551.81 and 379.15 is: 522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 551.81 = 379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/551.81 = 379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 551.81 × 379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 209,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,218.33/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.51

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