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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.50, 553.32 and 312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.50, 553.32 and 312.33 is: 431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.50 : 553.32 = 312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.50/553.32 = 312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.50x = 553.32 × 312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.50x = 172,818.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,818.44/400.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.51

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