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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 601.13 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 601.13 and 205.79 is: 308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 601.13 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/601.13 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 601.13 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 123,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,706.54/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.61

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