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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.87, 600.99 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.87, 600.99 and 242.44 is: 363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.87 : 600.99 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.87/600.99 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.87x = 600.99 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.87x = 145,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,704.02/400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.47

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