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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.12, 599.91 and 323.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.12, 599.91 and 323.53 is: 485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.12 : 599.91 = 323.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.12/599.91 = 323.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.12x = 599.91 × 323.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.12x = 194,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,088.88/400.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.08

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