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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.27, 553.04 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.27, 553.04 and 356.22 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.27 : 553.04 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.27/553.04 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.27x = 553.04 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.27x = 197,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,003.91/400.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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