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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.18, 553.38 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.18, 553.38 and 373.40 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.18 : 553.38 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.18/553.38 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.18x = 553.38 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.18x = 206,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,632.09/401.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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