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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 552.76 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 552.76 and 313.60 is: 432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 552.76 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/552.76 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 552.76 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 173,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,345.54/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.63

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