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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 600.83 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 600.83 and 238.58 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 600.83 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/600.83 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 600.83 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 143,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,346.02/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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