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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 600.89 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 600.89 and 277.46 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 600.89 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/600.89 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 600.89 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 166,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,718.55/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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