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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.73, 601.55 and 374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.73, 601.55 and 374.30 is: 561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.73 : 601.55 = 374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.73/601.55 = 374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.73x = 601.55 × 374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.73x = 225,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,158.29/400.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.88

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