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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 552.12 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 552.12 and 337.20 is: 465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 552.12 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/552.12 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 552.12 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 186,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,171.53/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.23

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