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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.90, 601.35 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.90, 601.35 and 376.90 is: 565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.90 : 601.35 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.90/601.35 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.90x = 601.35 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.90x = 226,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,648.82/400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.35

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