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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.45, 552.20 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.45, 552.20 and 316.28 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.45 : 552.20 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.45/552.20 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.45x = 552.20 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.45x = 174,649.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,649.62/400.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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