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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.48, 552.16 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.48, 552.16 and 312.96 is: 431.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.48 : 552.16 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.48/552.16 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.48x = 552.16 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.48x = 172,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,803.99/400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.49

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