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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.71, 553.02 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.71, 553.02 and 243.33 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.71 : 553.02 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.71/553.02 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.71x = 553.02 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.71x = 134,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,566.36/400.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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