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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.57, 553.29 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.57, 553.29 and 306.74 is: 423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.57 : 553.29 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.57/553.29 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.57x = 553.29 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.57x = 169,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,716.17/400.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.69

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