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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 552.11 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 552.11 and 295.65 is: 407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 552.11 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/552.11 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 552.11 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 163,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,229.84/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.66

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