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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 552.28 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 552.28 and 275.96 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 552.28 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/552.28 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 552.28 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 152,407.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,407.19/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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