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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.23, 599.76 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.23, 599.76 and 246.15 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.23 : 599.76 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.23/599.76 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.23x = 599.76 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.23x = 147,630.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,630.92/400.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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