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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 552.06 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 552.06 and 334.08 is: 460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 552.06 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/552.06 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 552.06 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 184,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,432.20/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.40

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