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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.71, 553.33 and 308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.71, 553.33 and 308.37 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.71 : 553.33 = 308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.71/553.33 = 308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.71x = 553.33 × 308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.71x = 170,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,632.83/400.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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