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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 552.91 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 552.91 and 307.36 is: 424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 552.91 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/552.91 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 552.91 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 169,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,938.12/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.02

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