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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 551.78 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 551.78 and 302.44 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 551.78 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/551.78 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 551.78 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 166,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,880.34/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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