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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.79, 601.29 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.79, 601.29 and 205.72 is: 308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.79 : 601.29 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.79/601.29 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.79x = 601.29 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.79x = 123,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,697.38/400.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.63

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