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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 552.66 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 552.66 and 289.83 is: 399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 552.66 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/552.66 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 552.66 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 160,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,177.45/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.84

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