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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.33, 600.52 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.33, 600.52 and 126.43 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.33 : 600.52 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.33/600.52 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.33x = 600.52 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.33x = 75,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,923.74/400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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