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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.23, 552.71 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.23, 552.71 and 276.21 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.23 : 552.71 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.23/552.71 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.23x = 552.71 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.23x = 152,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,664.72/400.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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