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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.28, 600.01 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.28, 600.01 and 246.17 is: 369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.28 : 600.01 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.28/600.01 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.28x = 600.01 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.28x = 147,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,705.35/400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.01

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