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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 552.64 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 552.64 and 317.60 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 552.64 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/552.64 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 552.64 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 175,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,518.46/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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