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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 551.96 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 551.96 and 275.98 is: 380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 551.96 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/551.96 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 551.96 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 152,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,329.92/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.82

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