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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.93, 553.29 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.93, 553.29 and 235.06 is: 324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.93 : 553.29 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.93/553.29 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.93x = 553.29 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.93x = 130,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,053.58/400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.38

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