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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.48, 552.50 and 282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.48, 552.50 and 282.63 is: 389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.48 : 552.50 = 282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.48/552.50 = 282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.48x = 552.50 × 282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.48x = 156,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,153.08/400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.91

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