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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.58, 552.23 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.58, 552.23 and 282.18 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.58 : 552.23 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.58/552.23 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.58x = 552.23 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.58x = 155,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,826.85/400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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