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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.12, 601.40 and 292.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.12, 601.40 and 292.39 is: 439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.12 : 601.40 = 292.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.12/601.40 = 292.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.12x = 601.40 × 292.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.12x = 175,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,843.35/400.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.48

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