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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 601.33 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 601.33 and 400.14 is: 600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 601.33 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/601.33 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 601.33 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 240,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,616.19/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.37

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