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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 598.46 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 598.46 and 370.85 is: 553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 598.46 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/598.46 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 598.46 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 221,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,934.04/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.56

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