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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.89, 601.20 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.89, 601.20 and 246.81 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.89 : 601.20 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.89/601.20 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.89x = 601.20 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.89x = 148,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,382.17/400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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