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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 552.93 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 552.93 and 275.96 is: 380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 552.93 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/552.93 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 552.93 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 152,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,586.56/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.97

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