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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.12, 551.82 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.12, 551.82 and 312.64 is: 431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.12 : 551.82 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.12/551.82 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.12x = 551.82 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.12x = 172,521.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,521.00/400.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.17

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