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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.16, 551.85 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.16, 551.85 and 275.96 is: 380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.16 : 551.85 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.16/551.85 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.16x = 551.85 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.16x = 152,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,288.53/400.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.57

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