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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 553.08 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 553.08 and 307.17 is: 424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 553.08 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/553.08 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 553.08 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 169,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,885.28/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.08

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