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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.96, 553.68 and 308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.96, 553.68 and 308.62 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.96 : 553.68 = 308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.96/553.68 = 308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.96x = 553.68 × 308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.96x = 170,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,876.72/400.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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