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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 600.78 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 600.78 and 309.20 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 600.78 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/600.78 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 600.78 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 185,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,761.18/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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