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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.20, 599.58 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.20, 599.58 and 245.89 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.20 : 599.58 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.20/599.58 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.20x = 599.58 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.20x = 147,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,430.73/400.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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