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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 600.21 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 600.21 and 237.94 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 600.21 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/600.21 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 600.21 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 142,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,812.47/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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