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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.36, 553.38 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.36, 553.38 and 302.44 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.36 : 553.38 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.36/553.38 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.36x = 553.38 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.36x = 167,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,364.25/400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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