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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.03, 551.82 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.03, 551.82 and 275.75 is: 380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.03 : 551.82 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.03/551.82 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.03x = 551.82 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.03x = 152,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,164.71/400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.39

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