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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 552.38 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 552.38 and 348.05 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 552.38 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/552.38 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 552.38 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 192,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,255.50/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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