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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.05, 599.45 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.05, 599.45 and 245.74 is: 368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.05 : 599.45 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.05/599.45 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.05x = 599.45 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.05x = 147,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,308.84/400.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.23

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