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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.51, 552.40 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.51, 552.40 and 276.38 is: 381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.51 : 552.40 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.51/552.40 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.51x = 552.40 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.51x = 152,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,668.17/400.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.18

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