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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 552.81 and 301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 552.81 and 301.17 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 552.81 = 301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/552.81 = 301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 552.81 × 301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 166,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,487.55/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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