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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 551.60 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 551.60 and 281.97 is: 388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 551.60 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/551.60 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 551.60 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 155,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,534.65/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.80

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