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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.16, 551.76 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.16, 551.76 and 289.64 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.16 : 551.76 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.16/551.76 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.16x = 551.76 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.16x = 159,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,811.77/400.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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