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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 552.24 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 552.24 and 289.86 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 552.24 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/552.24 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 552.24 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 160,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,072.29/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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