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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.28, 600.42 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.28, 600.42 and 204.72 is: 307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.28 : 600.42 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.28/600.42 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.28x = 600.42 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.28x = 122,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,916.96/400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.08

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