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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.38, 552.74 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.38, 552.74 and 302.37 is: 417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.38 : 552.74 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.38/552.74 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.38x = 552.74 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.38x = 167,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,131.99/400.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.43

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