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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.28, 607.40 and 400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.28, 607.40 and 400.72 is: 600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.28 : 607.40 = 400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.28/607.40 = 400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.28x = 607.40 × 400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.28x = 243,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,397.33/405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.57

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