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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.43, 601.33 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.43, 601.33 and 247.26 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.43 : 601.33 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.43/601.33 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.43x = 601.33 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.43x = 148,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,684.24/400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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