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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 600.21 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 600.21 and 237.84 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 600.21 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/600.21 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 600.21 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 142,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,753.95/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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