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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 550.17 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 550.17 and 376.20 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 550.17 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/550.17 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 550.17 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 206,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,973.95/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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