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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 552.36 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 552.36 and 307.08 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 552.36 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/552.36 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 552.36 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 169,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,618.71/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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