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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.54, 552.78 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.54, 552.78 and 234.76 is: 323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.54 : 552.78 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.54/552.78 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.54x = 552.78 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.54x = 129,770.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,770.63/400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.99

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