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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.21, 599.70 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.21, 599.70 and 255.63 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.21 : 599.70 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.21/599.70 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.21x = 599.70 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.21x = 153,301.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,301.31/400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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