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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.39, 552.43 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.39, 552.43 and 234.54 is: 323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.39 : 552.43 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.39/552.43 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.39x = 552.43 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.39x = 129,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,567.73/400.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.60

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