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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.61, 553.17 and 380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.61, 553.17 and 380.23 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.61 : 553.17 = 380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.61/553.17 = 380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.61x = 553.17 × 380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.61x = 210,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,331.83/400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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