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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 552.18 and 282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 552.18 and 282.36 is: 389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 552.18 = 282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/552.18 = 282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 552.18 × 282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 155,913.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,913.54/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.36

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