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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.21, 551.90 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.21, 551.90 and 275.67 is: 380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.21 : 551.90 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.21/551.90 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.21x = 551.90 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.21x = 152,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,142.96/400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.16

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