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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.33, 552.04 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.33, 552.04 and 301.92 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.33 : 552.04 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.33/552.04 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.33x = 552.04 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.33x = 166,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,671.92/400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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