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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 599.94 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 599.94 and 207.48 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 599.94 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/599.94 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 599.94 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 124,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,475.55/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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