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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.43, 600.16 and 261.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.43, 600.16 and 261.67 is: 392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.43 : 600.16 = 261.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.43/600.16 = 261.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.43x = 600.16 × 261.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.43x = 157,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,046.02/400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.19

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