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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.90, 554.70 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.90, 554.70 and 349.26 is: 483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.90 : 554.70 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.90/554.70 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.90x = 554.70 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.90x = 193,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,734.52/400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.25

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