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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.10, 600.30 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.10, 600.30 and 368.70 is: 551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.10 : 600.30 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.10/600.30 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.10x = 600.30 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.10x = 221,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,330.61/401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.81

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