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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 552.60 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 552.60 and 276.48 is: 381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 552.60 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/552.60 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 552.60 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 152,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,782.85/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.65

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