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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 601.64 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 601.64 and 369.96 is: 555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 601.64 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/601.64 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 601.64 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 222,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,582.73/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.15

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