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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.58, 601.06 and 205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.58, 601.06 and 205.46 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.58 : 601.06 = 205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.58/601.06 = 205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.58x = 601.06 × 205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.58x = 123,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,493.79/400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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