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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 553.32 and 313.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 553.32 and 313.77 is: 433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 553.32 = 313.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/553.32 = 313.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 553.32 × 313.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 173,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,615.22/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.56

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