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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.16, 600.64 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.16, 600.64 and 272.80 is: 409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.16 : 600.64 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.16/600.64 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.16x = 600.64 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.16x = 163,854.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,854.59/400.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.47

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