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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.36, 599.85 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.36, 599.85 and 245.80 is: 368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.36 : 599.85 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.36/599.85 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.36x = 599.85 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.36x = 147,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,443.13/400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.28

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