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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.79, 599.82 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.79, 599.82 and 246.81 is: 369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.79 : 599.82 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.79/599.82 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.79x = 599.82 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.79x = 148,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,041.57/400.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.38

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