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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.29, 552.47 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.29, 552.47 and 334.77 is: 462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.29 : 552.47 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.29/552.47 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.29x = 552.47 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.29x = 184,948.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,948.71/400.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.04

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