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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.10, 599.49 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.10, 599.49 and 245.70 is: 368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.10 : 599.49 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.10/599.49 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.10x = 599.49 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.10x = 147,294.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,294.69/400.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.14

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