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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 552.60 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 552.60 and 323.04 is: 446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 552.60 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/552.60 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 552.60 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 178,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,511.90/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.19

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