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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.85, 601.16 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.85, 601.16 and 208.37 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.85 : 601.16 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.85/601.16 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.85x = 601.16 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.85x = 125,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,262.67/400.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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