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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 552.72 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 552.72 and 313.34 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 552.72 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/552.72 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 552.72 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 173,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,189.28/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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