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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 552.40 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 552.40 and 289.64 is: 399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 552.40 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/552.40 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 552.40 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 159,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,997.14/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.58

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