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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 600.66 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 600.66 and 279.04 is: 418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 600.66 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/600.66 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 600.66 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 167,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,608.17/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.14

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