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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 551.70 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 551.70 and 341.32 is: 469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 551.70 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/551.70 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 551.70 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 188,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,306.24/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.92

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