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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.08, 552.30 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.08, 552.30 and 372.04 is: 512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.08 : 552.30 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.08/552.30 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.08x = 552.30 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.08x = 205,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,477.69/401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.31

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