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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 600.36 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 600.36 and 208 is: 311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 600.36 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/600.36 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 600.36 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 124,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,874.88/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.58

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