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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 553.32 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 553.32 and 313.74 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 553.32 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/553.32 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 553.32 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 173,598.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,598.62/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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