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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.13, 599.63 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.13, 599.63 and 246.03 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 599.63 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/599.63 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 599.63 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 147,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,527.58/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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