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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.64, 600.81 and 205.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.64, 600.81 and 205.57 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.64 : 600.81 = 205.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.64/600.81 = 205.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.64x = 600.81 × 205.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.64x = 123,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,507.48/400.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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