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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 552.18 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 552.18 and 289.92 is: 399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 552.18 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/552.18 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 552.18 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 160,088.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,088.03/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.62

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