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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.25, 552.86 and 290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.25, 552.86 and 290.15 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.25 : 552.86 = 290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.25/552.86 = 290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.25x = 552.86 × 290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.25x = 160,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,411.28/400.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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