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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.96, 553.27 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.96, 553.27 and 243.62 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.96 : 553.27 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.96/553.27 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.96x = 553.27 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.96x = 134,788.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,788.41/400.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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