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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 551.12 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 551.12 and 334.72 is: 460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 551.12 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/551.12 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 551.12 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 184,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,470.89/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.81

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