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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.38, 551.12 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.38, 551.12 and 348.54 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.38 : 551.12 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.38/551.12 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.38x = 551.12 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.38x = 192,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,087.36/400.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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