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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.05, 598.70 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.05, 598.70 and 372.50 is: 556.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.05 : 598.70 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.05/598.70 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.05x = 598.70 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.05x = 223,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,015.75/401.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.08

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