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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.51, 552.77 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.51, 552.77 and 290.49 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.51 : 552.77 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.51/552.77 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.51x = 552.77 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.51x = 160,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,574.16/400.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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