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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 551.88 and 345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 551.88 and 345.40 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 551.88 = 345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/551.88 = 345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 551.88 × 345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 190,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,619.35/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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