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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 552.86 and 276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 552.86 and 276.37 is: 381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 552.86 = 276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/552.86 = 276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 552.86 × 276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 152,797.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,797.24/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.49

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