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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 552.96 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 552.96 and 312.96 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 552.96 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/552.96 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 552.96 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 173,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,054.36/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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