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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.24, 552.80 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.24, 552.80 and 275.72 is: 380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.24 : 552.80 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.24/552.80 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.24x = 552.80 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.24x = 152,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,418.02/400.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.82

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