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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 552.29 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 552.29 and 334.53 is: 461.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 552.29 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/552.29 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 552.29 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 184,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,755.90/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.73

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