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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.56, 552.72 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.56, 552.72 and 234.78 is: 323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.56 : 552.72 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.56/552.72 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.56x = 552.72 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.56x = 129,767.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,767.60/400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.97

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