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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 551.13 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 551.13 and 348.53 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 551.13 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/551.13 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 551.13 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 192,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,085.34/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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