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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.27, 600.36 and 254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.27, 600.36 and 254.47 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.27 : 600.36 = 254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.27/600.36 = 254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.27x = 600.36 × 254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.27x = 152,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,773.61/400.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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