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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.42, 552.04 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.42, 552.04 and 307 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.42 : 552.04 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.42/552.04 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.42x = 552.04 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.42x = 169,474.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,474.75/400.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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