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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 599.85 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 599.85 and 245.67 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 599.85 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/599.85 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 599.85 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 147,365.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,365.15/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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