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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 551.71 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 551.71 and 275.88 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 551.71 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/551.71 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 551.71 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 152,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,202.35/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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