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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.25, 599.60 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.25, 599.60 and 245.72 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.25 : 599.60 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.25/599.60 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.25x = 599.60 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.25x = 147,335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,335.83/400.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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