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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 601.32 and 264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 601.32 and 264.79 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 601.32 = 264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/601.32 = 264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 601.32 × 264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 159,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,221.88/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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