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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.80, 601.88 and 381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.80, 601.88 and 381.66 is: 573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.80 : 601.88 = 381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.80/601.88 = 381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.80x = 601.88 × 381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.80x = 229,714.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,714.89/400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.14

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