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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 599.19 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 599.19 and 307.92 is: 461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 599.19 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/599.19 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 599.19 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 184,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,502.58/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.10

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