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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 600.48 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 600.48 and 255.86 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 600.48 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/600.48 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 600.48 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 153,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,638.81/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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