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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.80, 552.96 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.80, 552.96 and 302.34 is: 417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.80 : 552.96 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.80/552.96 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.80x = 552.96 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.80x = 167,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,181.93/400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.12

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