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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.28, 603.69 and 400.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.28, 603.69 and 400.28 is: 603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.28 : 603.69 = 400.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.28/603.69 = 400.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.28x = 603.69 × 400.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.28x = 241,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,640.51/400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.69

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