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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.80, 573.60 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.80, 573.60 and 400.80 is: 573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.80 : 573.60 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.80/573.60 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.80x = 573.60 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.80x = 229,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,898.88/400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.60

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