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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.31, 552.07 and 306.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.31, 552.07 and 306.89 is: 423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.31 : 552.07 = 306.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.31/552.07 = 306.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.31x = 552.07 × 306.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.31x = 169,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,420.47/400.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.23

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