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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.42, 600.82 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.42, 600.82 and 208.04 is: 312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.42 : 600.82 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.42/600.82 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.42x = 600.82 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.42x = 124,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,995.57/400.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.16

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