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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 552.54 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 552.54 and 344.02 is: 474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 552.54 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/552.54 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 552.54 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 190,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,084.81/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.95

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