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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.43, 552.56 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.43, 552.56 and 234.65 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.43 : 552.56 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.43/552.56 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.43x = 552.56 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.43x = 129,654.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,654.27/400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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