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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 599.76 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 599.76 and 245.78 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 599.76 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/599.76 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 599.76 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 147,409.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,409.01/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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