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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 552.74 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 552.74 and 234.84 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 552.74 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/552.74 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 552.74 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 129,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,805.46/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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