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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.81, 600.42 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.81, 600.42 and 246.28 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.81 : 600.42 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.81/600.42 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.81x = 600.42 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.81x = 147,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,871.44/400.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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