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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 553.59 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 553.59 and 307.53 is: 424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 553.59 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/553.59 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 553.59 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 170,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,244.00/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.60

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