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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 600.67 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 600.67 and 278.44 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 600.67 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/600.67 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 600.67 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 167,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,247.83/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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