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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.35, 600.33 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.35, 600.33 and 205.44 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.35 : 600.33 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.35/600.33 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.35x = 600.33 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.35x = 123,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,333.69/400.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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