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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.30, 600.44 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.30, 600.44 and 237.89 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.30 : 600.44 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.30/600.44 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.30x = 600.44 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.30x = 142,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,838.67/400.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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