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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.56, 552.48 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.56, 552.48 and 312.08 is: 430.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.56 : 552.48 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.56/552.48 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.56x = 552.48 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.56x = 172,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,417.96/400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.44

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