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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 552.06 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 552.06 and 335.32 is: 461.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 552.06 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/552.06 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 552.06 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 185,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,116.76/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.73

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