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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 601.22 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 601.22 and 301.38 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 601.22 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/601.22 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 601.22 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 181,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,195.68/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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