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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 599.67 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 599.67 and 207.56 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 599.67 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/599.67 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 599.67 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 124,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,469.00/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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