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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.91, 604.23 and 371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.91, 604.23 and 371.85 is: 559.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.91 : 604.23 = 371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.91/604.23 = 371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.91x = 604.23 × 371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.91x = 224,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,682.93/401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.04

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