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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.80, 600.56 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.80, 600.56 and 309.72 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.80 : 600.56 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.80/600.56 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.80x = 600.56 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.80x = 186,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,003.89/400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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