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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.56, 552.78 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.56, 552.78 and 232.53 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.56 : 552.78 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.56/552.78 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.56x = 552.78 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.56x = 128,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,537.93/400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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