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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 550.68 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 550.68 and 348.24 is: 479.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 550.68 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/550.68 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 550.68 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 191,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,768.80/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.42

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