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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.36, 600.66 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.36, 600.66 and 285.03 is: 427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.36 : 600.66 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.36/600.66 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.36x = 600.66 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.36x = 171,206.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,206.12/400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.63

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