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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.30, 552.52 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.30, 552.52 and 282.26 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.30 : 552.52 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.30/552.52 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.30x = 552.52 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.30x = 155,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,954.30/400.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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