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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.16, 552.30 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.16, 552.30 and 282.68 is: 390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.16 : 552.30 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.16/552.30 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.16x = 552.30 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.16x = 156,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,124.16/400.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.15

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