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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 600.88 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 600.88 and 264.14 is: 396.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 600.88 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/600.88 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 600.88 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 158,716.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,716.44/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.57

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