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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 551.64 and 338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 551.64 and 338.48 is: 465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 551.64 = 338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/551.64 = 338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 551.64 × 338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 186,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,719.11/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.77

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