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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 552.42 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 552.42 and 335.34 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 552.42 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/552.42 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 552.42 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 185,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,248.52/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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