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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.45, 552.54 and 307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.45, 552.54 and 307.30 is: 424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.45 : 552.54 = 307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.45/552.54 = 307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.45x = 552.54 × 307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.45x = 169,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,795.54/400.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.01

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