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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 552.32 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 552.32 and 313.12 is: 432.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 552.32 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/552.32 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 552.32 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 172,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,942.44/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.36

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