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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 552.60 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 552.60 and 243.12 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 552.60 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/552.60 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 552.60 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 134,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,348.11/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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