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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.57, 600.89 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.57, 600.89 and 112.01 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.57 : 600.89 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.57/600.89 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.57x = 600.89 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.57x = 67,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,304.76/400.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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