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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.38, 551.97 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.38, 551.97 and 394.92 is: 544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.38 : 551.97 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.38/551.97 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.38x = 551.97 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.38x = 217,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,983.99/400.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.44

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