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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 551.90 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 551.90 and 341.70 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 551.90 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/551.90 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 551.90 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 188,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,584.23/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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