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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 553.35 and 334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 553.35 and 334.45 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 553.35 = 334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/553.35 = 334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 553.35 × 334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 185,067.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,067.91/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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