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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 599.94 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 599.94 and 111.38 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 599.94 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/599.94 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 599.94 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 66,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,818.32/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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