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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 551.96 and 312.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 551.96 and 312.69 is: 431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 551.96 = 312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/551.96 = 312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 551.96 × 312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 172,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,595.81/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.30

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