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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.35, 552.45 and 282.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.35, 552.45 and 282.37 is: 389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.35 : 552.45 = 282.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.35/552.45 = 282.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.35x = 552.45 × 282.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.35x = 155,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,995.31/400.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.65

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