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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 553.43 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 553.43 and 313.46 is: 432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 553.43 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/553.43 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 553.43 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 173,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,478.17/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.68

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