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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.79, 553.16 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.79, 553.16 and 235.08 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.79 : 553.16 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.79/553.16 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.79x = 553.16 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.79x = 130,036.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,036.85/400.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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