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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.94, 603.14 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.94, 603.14 and 370.96 is: 556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.94 : 603.14 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.94/603.14 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.94x = 603.14 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.94x = 223,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,740.81/401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.65

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