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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 552.74 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 552.74 and 234.86 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 552.74 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/552.74 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 552.74 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 129,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,812.58/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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