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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 600.60 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 600.60 and 207.84 is: 312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 600.60 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/600.60 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 600.60 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 124,828.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,828.70/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.01

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