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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 551.44 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 551.44 and 311.90 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 551.44 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/551.44 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 551.44 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 171,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,992.58/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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