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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 599.67 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 599.67 and 237.60 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 599.67 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/599.67 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 599.67 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 142,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,481.59/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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