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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.06, 552.44 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.06, 552.44 and 301.64 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.06 : 552.44 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.06/552.44 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.06x = 552.44 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.06x = 166,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,638.00/400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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