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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 552.52 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 552.52 and 307.70 is: 424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 552.52 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/552.52 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 552.52 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 170,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,010.10/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.02

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