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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.71, 600.93 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.71, 600.93 and 238.17 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.71 : 600.93 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.71/600.93 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.71x = 600.93 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.71x = 143,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,123.50/400.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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