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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 599.88 and 277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 599.88 and 277.62 is: 415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 599.88 = 277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/599.88 = 277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 599.88 × 277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 166,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,538.69/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.70

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