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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 600.29 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 600.29 and 246.04 is: 369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 600.29 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/600.29 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 600.29 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 147,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,692.85/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.20

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