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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 601.73 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 601.73 and 238.34 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 601.73 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/601.73 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 601.73 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 143,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,417.53/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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