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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.48, 554.42 and 372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.48, 554.42 and 372.36 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.48 : 554.42 = 372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.48/554.42 = 372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.48x = 554.42 × 372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.48x = 206,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,443.83/401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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