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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.06, 550.98 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.06, 550.98 and 344.80 is: 474.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.06 : 550.98 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.06/550.98 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.06x = 550.98 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.06x = 189,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,977.90/400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.87

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