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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 553.37 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 553.37 and 307.53 is: 424.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 553.37 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/553.37 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 553.37 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 170,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,176.34/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.86

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