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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 599.96 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 599.96 and 245.90 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 599.96 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/599.96 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 599.96 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 147,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,530.16/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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