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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.24, 551.28 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.24, 551.28 and 334.72 is: 461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.24 : 551.28 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.24/551.28 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.24x = 551.28 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.24x = 184,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,524.44/400.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.03

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