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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 553.84 and 314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 553.84 and 314.15 is: 434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 553.84 = 314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/553.84 = 314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 553.84 × 314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 173,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,985.28/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.08

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