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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.64, 552.16 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.64, 552.16 and 302.16 is: 416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.64 : 552.16 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.64/552.16 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.64x = 552.16 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.64x = 166,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,840.67/400.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.44

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