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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 599.76 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 599.76 and 237.52 is: 356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 599.76 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/599.76 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 599.76 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 142,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,455.00/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.14

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