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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.23, 600.67 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.23, 600.67 and 276.76 is: 415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.23 : 600.67 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.23/600.67 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.23x = 600.67 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.23x = 166,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,242.53/400.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.36

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