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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.92, 616.40 and 400.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.92, 616.40 and 400.12 is: 600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.92 : 616.40 = 400.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.92/616.40 = 400.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.92x = 616.40 × 400.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.92x = 246,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,633.97/410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.20

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