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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 552.90 and 334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 552.90 and 334.84 is: 461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 552.90 = 334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/552.90 = 334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 552.90 × 334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 185,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,133.04/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.86

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