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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.43, 551.83 and 289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.43, 551.83 and 289.70 is: 399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.43 : 551.83 = 289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.43/551.83 = 289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.43x = 551.83 × 289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.43x = 159,865.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,865.15/400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.23

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