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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 552 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 552 and 276.16 is: 380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 552 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/552 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 552 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 152,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,440.32/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.80

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