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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 600.13 and 252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 600.13 and 252.01 is: 377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 600.13 = 252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/600.13 = 252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 600.13 × 252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 151,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,238.76/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.89

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