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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 600.57 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 600.57 and 297.18 is: 446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 600.57 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/600.57 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 600.57 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 178,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,477.39/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.04

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