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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.59, 553.67 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.59, 553.67 and 370.31 is: 510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.59 : 553.67 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.59/553.67 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.59x = 553.67 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.59x = 205,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,026.31/401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.53

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