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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.19, 599.94 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.19, 599.94 and 246.11 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.19 : 599.94 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.19/599.94 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.19x = 599.94 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.19x = 147,648.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,648.23/400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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