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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.89, 600.26 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.89, 600.26 and 208.11 is: 311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.89 : 600.26 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.89/600.26 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.89x = 600.26 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.89x = 124,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,921.32/400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.61

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