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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 553.02 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 553.02 and 302.76 is: 417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 553.02 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/553.02 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 553.02 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 167,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,432.34/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.96

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