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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.67, 599.60 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.67, 599.60 and 371.61 is: 554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.67 : 599.60 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.67/599.60 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.67x = 599.60 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.67x = 222,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,815.50/401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.72

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