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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 552.78 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 552.78 and 234.80 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 552.78 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/552.78 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 552.78 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 129,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,792.74/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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