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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 601.77 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 601.77 and 238.62 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 601.77 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/601.77 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 601.77 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 143,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,594.36/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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