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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 551.90 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 551.90 and 295.45 is: 407.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 551.90 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/551.90 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 551.90 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 163,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,058.42/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.11

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