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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 552.53 and 234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 552.53 and 234.59 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 552.53 = 234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/552.53 = 234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 552.53 × 234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 129,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,614.08/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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