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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 600.90 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 600.90 and 238.55 is: 357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 600.90 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/600.90 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 600.90 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 143,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,343.50/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.68

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