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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.61, 552.74 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.61, 552.74 and 243.12 is: 335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.61 : 552.74 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.61/552.74 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.61x = 552.74 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.61x = 134,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,382.76/400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.44

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