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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.01, 600.44 and 377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.01, 600.44 and 377.98 is: 565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.01 : 600.44 = 377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.01/600.44 = 377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.01x = 600.44 × 377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.01x = 226,951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,951.98/401.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.95

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