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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.13, 599.96 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.13, 599.96 and 237.93 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 599.96 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/599.96 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 599.96 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 142,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,748.48/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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