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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 601.74 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 601.74 and 372 is: 558

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 601.74 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/601.74 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 601.74 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 223,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,847.28/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558

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