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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 600.92 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 600.92 and 205.64 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 600.92 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/600.92 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 600.92 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 123,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,572.18/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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