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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.40, 552.36 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.40, 552.36 and 301.84 is: 416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.40 : 552.36 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.40/552.36 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.40x = 552.36 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.40x = 166,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,724.34/400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.39

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