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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 600.28 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 600.28 and 307.76 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 600.28 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/600.28 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 600.28 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 184,742.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,742.17/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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