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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 554.15 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 554.15 and 373.80 is: 516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 554.15 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/554.15 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 554.15 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 207,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,139.40/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.08

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